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Drunken Irish Stew

Drunken Irish Stew
It’s freezing here in Phoenix! I woke up this morning and it was 40 degrees! I didn’t know what to do with myself; I can barely get out of bed! It’s nice, though, being able to wear my coats and boots without feeling like a complete idiot. That’s why I figured that I had better make some stew while the weather lasts, as I’m sure it will be back in the 80s in a few weeks. I’ve made stew with beer and stew with wine before, but never a stew with both beer and wine. Your ingredients. Cut up your meat. Heat some olive oil in a large pot and then brown the meat in the pot. Add in the crushed garlic and stir until fragrant, just another minute or two. Add the beef stock, the red wine, the Guinness, tomato paste, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and bay leaves. Bring everything to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for one hour. While the stew simmers, chop up all of your vegetables. Melt the butter in another large pot. Add the vegetables to the pot. Serve and enjoy! Cook time:

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